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Put your crypto to work — without selling it

Crypto-backed loans let you borrow against your holdings without liquidating them. Learn how they work, when they make sense, and what to consider before taking one out.

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How a crypto-backed loan works

From deposit to funding in four straightforward steps.

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Deposit your collateral

Transfer BTC, ETH, SOL, or XRP to a segregated wallet at Anchorage Digital, the only federally chartered digital asset bank.

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Borrow in USD or USDC

Choose your loan amount and LTV. Funds are typically wired the same business day — no credit check, no hard pull.

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Repay on your schedule

Interest accrues; there are no monthly payments. Pay interest as you go, or settle the full balance at the end of the term.

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Receive your crypto back

Once repaid, your collateral is released from custody back to the wallet of your choice.

Why take a crypto-backed loan?

Stay invested Avoid triggering capital gains by keeping your position intact while you access cash against it.

Access liquidity Get USD or USDC without surrendering your crypto, typically funded the same business day.

Preserve long-term upside Hold through market cycles while putting otherwise idle assets to work for real-world needs.

Plan more efficiently Use loan proceeds for tax strategy, reinvestment, real estate, or business growth without a taxable event.

Risks to understand

Volatility risk

Crypto prices can move sharply. A significant drop in your collateral's value may trigger a margin call or liquidation if your LTV breaches the threshold.

Not FDIC-insured

Crypto-backed loans are not bank deposits and are not insured by the FDIC or any government agency.

Repayment obligation

You remain responsible for repayment regardless of what happens to your collateral's price during the loan term.

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Crypto-Backed Loans
Our core lending product
Loan Rates
From 7.25% APR
Collateral
BTC, ETH & SOL accepted
Eligibility
No credit check required
Fees
No hidden costs

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